The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Monterey Park, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 205 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Monterey Park, CA. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 60 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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205 providers found
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1013 S Garfield Ave Ste B, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Choy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alhambra, California. Dr. Choy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Pterygium, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    De La Pena Eye Clinic

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Mayberry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Mayberry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Mayberry is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    De La Pena Eye Clinic

    2446 W Whittier Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Mandel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mandel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Mandel is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology.

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    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Mercy Eye Care Medical Group

    1700 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 3400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Unzueta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Unzueta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Unzueta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    1414 South Grand Avenue, Suite 440, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehran Taban is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Taban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Taban is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Michael A. Roberts, MD Private Practice

    1510 S Central Ave, Ste 100, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Roberts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    201 N Chandler Ave, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Wong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Linda Vu MD A Medical Corp

    511 E Garvey Ave Ste 201, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bach Linda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Linda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium

    California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Specialists, A Medical Group Inc.

    207 S Santa Anita St, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Pabalan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Gabriel, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Pabalan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Pabalan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Louis T Bascoy M.D. Inc.

    4560 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Pesheva is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pesheva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, Chalazion, and Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Louis T Bascoy M.D. Inc.

    4560 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Jiang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Mercy Eye Care Medical Group Inc

    1717 W Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Khanna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Khanna is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jun-min Heur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Entropion, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos Lemor MD A Medical Corp.

    4036 Whittier Blvd Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcos Lemor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lemor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Buena Vista Eye Medical Center Inc

    6930 Atlantic Ave, 
    Bell, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casimiro Gonzalez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bell, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Shammas Eye Medical Center

    7957 Painter Ave, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Shammas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Shammas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Shammas is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    De La Pena Eye Clinic, Amg Inc.

    2715 E Florence Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandra Uchio is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Huntington Park, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Uchio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Uchio is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    St. Lucia Eye Center Medical Corporation

    2746 E Florence Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Montoya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Huntington Park, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Montoya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Montoya is board certified in American Board Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium

    Arthur Edelstein MD A Professional Corporation

    11411 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    60+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Edelstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 60 years. Dr. Edelstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, and Cataract. Dr. Edelstein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium
    Ophthalmology

    Albert Baktanian, MD Private Practice

    1030 S Glendale Ave, Ste 505, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Baktanian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Baktanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blocked Tear Duct, Cataract, Pterygium, and Chalazion. Dr. Baktanian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pterygium?

    A pterygium is a noncancerous growth that starts in the clear, thin tissue (conjunctiva) of the eye. This growth covers the white part of the eye (sclera) and extends onto the cornea. It is often slightly raised and contains visible blood vessels. The problem may occur on one or both eyes.

    When should I see a Pterygium doctor near Monterey Park, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pterygium doctor near Monterey Park, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors near Monterey Park, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pterygium doctors near Monterey Park, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pterygium doctor near Monterey Park, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pterygium doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pterygium doctor near Monterey Park, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pterygium doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pterygium doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pterygium doctors near Monterey Park, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pterygium doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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